Patricia Farrow Hairdressing is a family-hearted salon on Oxford Street in Levin, founded by Paula and named in honour of her mum, Patricia. Today a team of nine carries that legacy forward, offering a full range of hairdressing services alongside a selection of express beauty treatments.
Hair services span cutting and styling, blow waves, colour and toning, foils and highlights, colour corrections, treatments for dry, damaged or stressed hair, nanoplasty, keratin smoothing and permanent straightening, permanent waves, and special occasion and event styling. Every appointment begins with a personalised consultation, so the finished look suits your hair, your style and your lifestyle. Express beauty services — lash tints, brow tint and tidys, and facial waxing — make it easy to add a little extra pampering to your visit.
Fun, welcoming and always learning, the team keeps up with the latest techniques, trends and products, working with Keune. Open late on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with online booking available for easy appointments.
On Oxford Street in Levin, Patricia Farrow Hairdressing has built its name on something simple: making people feel amazing. It's a salon run by a team of nine, offering a full menu of hairdressing services alongside a selection of express beauty treatments — all delivered with the warmth of people who genuinely love what they do.
The story behind the name is a family one. The business was founded by Paula, who named it Patricia Farrow Hairdressing after her mother, Patricia. What began as Paula's dream has grown into something truly special: a busy, much-loved Levin salon filled with talented people, wonderful clients and, by the team's own account, a whole lot of heart.
Paula's legacy lives on through the team, who keep the values she created at the heart of everything they do. They describe the salon as more than just a workplace — it's a family. Fun, welcoming and full of laughter, the team believes that when they enjoy coming to work, clients feel it too.
The team is proud of how far the salon has come, and prouder still to be building on what Paula started. As they put it: her dream became their salon, her legacy lives on through the team — and they can't wait to see where the next chapter takes them.
The hairdressing list covers the full spectrum. There are cuts and styling for everyday maintenance or a complete change, blow waves, colour and toning, foils and highlights, and colour corrections for hair that needs expert rescuing. Treatments are available for dry, damaged or stressed hair, while nanoplasty, keratin smoothing and permanent straightening cater to clients chasing smooth, manageable hair. Permanent waves are on offer for those who want lasting curl.
For special occasions, the salon offers event styling — and if your event falls outside opening hours, the team simply asks that you let them know, as they'll do their best to accommodate your needs.
Every appointment, whatever you're booking in for, begins with a personalised consultation. The idea is that the finished look should work for you — your hair, your style and your lifestyle.
Alongside hair, the salon offers a small menu of express beauty services: lash tints, brow tint and tidies, and facial waxing. They're designed to complement a hair appointment, making it easy to add a little extra pampering without booking a separate trip across town.
One thing the salon is upfront about is how fast the industry moves — and how much the team loves keeping up. They're continually upskilling, following the latest techniques, trends, products and treatments so clients get the best of what's current. The salon works with Keune, whose products are also available to shop through the salon's website.
Patricia Farrow Hairdressing is open Tuesday 9am to 8pm, Wednesday 9am to 2.30pm, Thursday 9am to 7pm, Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm, and closed Sunday and Monday. The late Tuesday and Thursday nights make after-work appointments easy, while Saturday mornings suit those who can't get in during the week.
Appointments can be made online through the salon's booking system or by phone on 06 368 4498. Whether it's a quick blow wave, a full colour transformation or a lash tint tacked onto a trim, you'll start with a consultation, be looked after by a team that's proud of what Paula built — and, very likely, share a laugh or two along the way.